Mesnikoff Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 23-7450437
Foundation Overview
Based in Washington, DC, Mesnikoff Foundation has awarded 169 grants totaling $888,600 to organizations in New York, California and 3 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $15,000, with a median award of $4,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
2 of 14 recipients (14%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
Grants are geographically diversified with 38% in District of Columbia and funding distributed across 5 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within District of Columbia, funding concentrates in Washington (100%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 77% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Highly focused on education with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Mesnikoff Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advocates For Community Alternatives | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Alameda County Community Foodbank | $15,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Capitol Hill Community Foundation | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Disability Rights International | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | Educational | 2024 |
| East Bay Spca | $5,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Hebrew Immigration Aid Society | $10,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Kids Connection Haiti | $3,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Kids Of Katmandu | $4,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Lutheran Church Of The Reformation | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Mazon | $12,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Multi Faith Alliance | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Open Medicine Foundation - Harvard Research | $13,000 | Agoura Hills, CA, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Oxfam America (Yemen And Refugee Crisis) | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Rural Dog Rescue | $2,000 | Chester, MD, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Advocates For Community Alternatives | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Alameda County Community Foodbank | $15,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Capitol Area Food Bank | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Capitol Hill Community Foundation | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Disability Rights International | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educational | 2023 |
| East Bay Spca | $5,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Friends Of Oakland Animal Services | $1,500 | Oakland, CA, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Good Neighbors Capital Hill | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Hebrew Immigration Aid Society | $8,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Humane Rescue Alliance | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Jdc - Multi Faith Alliance For Syrian Refugees In Jordan | $8,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Kids Connection Haiti | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Kids Of Katmandu | $4,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Lake Merritt Institute | $2,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Mazon | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Open Medicine Foundation - Harvard Research | $13,000 | Agoura Hills, CA, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Oxfam America (Yemen And Refugee Crisis) | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Rural Dog Rescue | $2,000 | Chester, MD, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Advocates For Community Alternatives | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Alameda County Community Foodbank | $15,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Capitol Area Food Bank | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Capitol Hill Community Foundation | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Disability Rights International | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educational | 2022 |
| East Bay Spca | $5,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Good Neighbors Capital Hill | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Hebrew Immigration Aid Society | $8,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Humane Rescue Alliance | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Jdc - Multi Faith Alliance For Syrian Refugees In Jordan | $8,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Kids Connection Haiti | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Kids Of Katmandu | $4,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Lake Merritt Institute | $2,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Mazon | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Open Medicine Foundation - Harvard Research | $13,000 | Agoura Hills, CA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Oxfam America (yemen And Refugee Crisis) | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Rural Dog Rescue | $2,000 | Chester, MD, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Advocates For Community Alternatives | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Alameda County Community Foodbank | $15,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Capitol Area Food Bank | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Capitol Hill Community Foundation | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Disability Rights International | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educational | 2022 |
| East Bay Spca | $5,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Good Neighbors Capital Hill | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Hebrew Immigration Aid Society | $8,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Humane Rescue Alliance | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Jdc - Multi Faith Alliance For Syrian Refugees In Jordan | $8,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Kids Connection Haiti | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Kids Of Katmandu | $4,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Lake Merritt Institute | $2,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Mazon | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Open Medicine Foundation - Harvard Research | $13,000 | Agoura Hills, CA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Oxfam America (Yemen And Refugee Crisis) | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Rural Dog Rescue | $2,000 | Chester, MD, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Advocates For Community Alternatives | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Alameda County Community Foodbank | $15,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Capitol Area Food Bank | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Capitol Hill Community Foundation | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Disability Rights International | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educational | 2022 |
| East Bay Spca | $5,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Good Neighbors Capital Hill | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Hebrew Immigration Aid Society | $8,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Humane Rescue Alliance | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Jdc - Multi Faith Alliance For Syrian Refugees In Jordan | $8,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Kids Connection Haiti | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Kids Of Katmandu | $4,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Lake Merritt Institute | $2,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Mazon | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Open Medicine Foundation - Harvard Research | $13,000 | Agoura Hills, CA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Oxfam America (Yemen And Refugee Crisis) | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Rural Dog Rescue | $2,000 | Chester, MD, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Advocates For Community Alternatives | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Alameda County Community Foodbank | $15,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Capitol Area Food Bank | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Capitol Hill Community Foundation | $1,500 | Washington, DC, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Disability Rights International | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educational | 2021 |
| East Bay Spca | $5,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Good Neighbors Capital Hill | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Hebrew Immigration Aid Society | $8,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Humane Rescue Alliance | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Jdc - Multi Faith Alliance For Syrian Refugees In Jordan | $8,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Kids Connection Haiti | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Kids Of Katmandu | $3,500 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Lake Merritt Institute | $2,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Mazon | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Open Medicine Foundation - Harvard Research | $13,000 | Agoura Hills, CA, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Oxfam Usa - Designated Syrian And Rohingya Refugee Relief | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Rural Dog Rescue | $2,000 | Chester, MD, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Hebrew Immigration Aid Society | $4,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Advocates For Community Alternatives | $500 | New York, NY, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Alameda County Community Foodbank | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Capitol Area Food Bank | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Capitol Hill Community Foundation | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Disability Rights International | $1,500 | Washington, DC, US | Educational | 2020 |
| East Bay Spca | $3,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Humane Rescue Alliance | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Jdc - Multi Faith Alliance For Syrian Refugees In Jordan | $7,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Kids Connection Haiti | $1,500 | Washington, DC, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Kids Of Katmandu | $2,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Lake Merritt Institute | $2,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Mazon | $6,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Open Medicine Foundation - Harvard Research | $11,000 | Agoura Hills, CA, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Oxfam Usa - Designated Syrian And Rohingya Refugee Relief | $7,000 | Boston, MA, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Rural Dog Rescue | $1,600 | Chester, MD, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Advocates For Community Alternatives | $500 | New York, NY, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Alameda County Community Foodbank | $5,500 | Oakland, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Capitol Area Food Bank | $4,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Capitol Community Foundation | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educational | 2018 |
| East Bay Spca | $3,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Hastings On Hudson Ptsa | $1,000 | Hastingsonhudson, NY, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society | $3,500 | New York, NY, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Hillside Nature Guide Program | $1,000 | Hastingsonhudson, NY, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Humane Rescue Alliance | $1,500 | Washington, DC, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Jdc - Multi Faith Alliance For Syrian Refugees In Jordan | $7,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Kids Connection Haiti | $1,500 | Washington, DC, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Kids Of Katmandu | $1,500 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Lake Merritt Institute | $2,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Mazon | $3,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Mental Disability Rights International | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Oxfam Usa - Designated Syrian And Rohingya Refugee Relief | $7,000 | Boston, MA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Rural Dog Rescue | $1,000 | Chester, MD, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Stanford University Medical Center | $11,000 | Stanford, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Alameda County Community Foodbank | $5,500 | Oakland, CA, US | Educational | 2017 |
| Americans For Peace Now | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educational | 2017 |
| Capitol Area Food Bank | $4,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educational | 2017 |
| Capitol Community Foundation | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educational | 2017 |
| East Bay Spca | $3,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Educational | 2017 |
| Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational | 2017 |
| Hillside Nature Guide Program | $1,000 | Hastingsonhudson, NY, US | Educational | 2017 |
| Humane Rescue Alliance | $1,500 | Washington, DC, US | Educational | 2017 |
| Jdc - Multifaith Alliance For Syrian Refugees In Jordan | $7,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational | 2017 |
| Kids Connect Haiti | $1,500 | Washington, DC, US | Educational | 2017 |
| Kids Of Katmandu | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | Educational | 2017 |
| Lake Merritt Institute | $2,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Educational | 2017 |
| Mazon | $3,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2017 |
| Mental Disability Rights International | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educational | 2017 |
| Oxfam Usa - Designated Rohinga Refugee Relief | $3,500 | Boston, MA, US | Educational | 2017 |
| Oxfam Usa - Designated Syrian Refugee Relief | $3,500 | Boston, MA, US | Educational | 2017 |
| Rural Dog Rescue | $1,000 | Chester, MD, US | Educational | 2017 |
| Stanford University Medical Center | $11,000 | Stanford, CA, US | Educational | 2017 |
| Alameda County Community Foodbank | $5,500 | Oakland, CA, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Capital Community Foundation | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Capitol Area Food Bank | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educational | 2016 |
| East Bay Spca | $3,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Everytown For Gun Safety | $500 | New York, NY, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Hias (hebrew Immigrant Aid Society) | $4,000 | New York, NY, US | Educationaleducational | 2016 |
| Hillside Nature Guides Program | $1,000 | Hastings On Hudson, NY, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Humane Rescie Alliance | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Jdc - Multifaith Alliance For Syrian Refugees In Jordan | $7,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Kids Connect Haiti | $1,500 | Washington, DC, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Kids Of Kathmandu | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Lake Merritt Institute | $2,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Mazon | $3,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Mental Disability Rights International | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Oxfam Usa | $7,000 | Boston, MA, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Rural Dogs Rescue | $1,000 | Chester, MD, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Stanford University Medical Center | $11,000 | Stanford, CA, US | Educational | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 23-7450437 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 813 A ST NE Washington, DC 20002-6033 |
Key People (5)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Mesnikoff Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Director | Joel Mesnikoff |
|---|---|
| Director | Rachel Mesnikoff Guggenheim |
| Director | Steven Guggenheim |
| Director | Ann Mesnikoff Crystal |
| Director | Howard Crystal |
Forms 990-PF
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